The intense rain of India's monsoon season is attributed to:
A)increased moisture advection from the north.
B)the arrival of the subtropical high.
C)the northward migration of the ITCZ.
D)the cooler winter temperatures,which make it easier for water vapor to condense.

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The monsoon season in India is a result of the northward migration of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a low-pressure belt that moves closer to the Indian subcontinent during the summer months. This brings moist air from the Indian Ocean, leading to intense rainfall in India. A and B are not correct as they do not directly explain the cause of monsoon rainfall in India. D is also not correct as cooler temperatures do not necessarily lead to increased moisture in the air.

The Intense Rain of India's Monsoon Season Is Attributed To